Research Coordinator at ORIE

Location: Abuja
Responsible to: ORIE National Team Leader

Main Accountabilities

•     Support the development and implementation of ORIE's nutrition research capacity building workstream.
•     Contribute to management, coordination and reporting of the research capacity-building workstream in Abuja under the direction of the ORIE National Team Leader, including support to the Abuja office and researchers working in Nigeria

Specific responsibilities: Under the direction of ORIE National Team Leader:

•     Prepare MOU and grant contract documents.
•     Design reporting templates
•     Support the initial review and selection process, including work of the review panel
•     Support ongoing work of the mentors on the Nutrition Research Support Group (NRSG)
•     Manage grants budgets and overall workstream budget.
•     Organise quarterly disbursal of grants funds
•     Undertake regular grants auditing.
•     Set up and manage electronic platform/mailing lists, facilitate and encourage the exchange of information by grant recipients, mentors and other relevant individuals
•     Organise and attend meetings, workshops and training courses, circulating relevant information.
•     Support quarterly and annual monitoring and reporting against ORIE's research capacity-building indicators.
•     Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

•     HND or first University Degree.
•     Good interpersonal and communication skills
•     Ability to interact with all cadre of staff/ partners and be a good team player
•     Detail-oriented, honest and patient.
•     Basic knowledge of grants management guidelines, formal filing and documentation systems
•     Flexible, organised and dependable
•     Willing to follow instructions, but also show initiative when required
•     Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
•     Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in complex settings.
•     An interest in achieving improved nutrition outcomes in Nigeria desirable.
•     Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and implementation will be an advantage.
•     Experience managing online communications desirable